How long should I keep my crickets?

[nwbrewbot]

I accidentally received 1000 2-week crickets at the beginning of the month. I only today noticed a could small die off groups. How long should these guys keep if properly fed and watered?

 

[AFH]

The life span of a cricket is about 2 months. You're going to have die off no matter how many you get. The trick is to try to keep their area clean. And remember, what your cricket eats, your cham eats, so make sure a feed and hydrate the crickets.

 

[sandrachameleon]

remove dead ones quickly. keep the bin clean and well ventilated.

 

[Malicious]

Keep them cool aswell, the summer can be unforgiving on feeders. I try to keep mine between 75-80. The larger they get the hardier they are.